Making Lemonade (UPDATED)

A quick review of the blogosphere this morning gives us some hope for an improvement in the fortunes of those of us seeking to "fight back" in order to "take back" our country.

1. The push-back on the NSA spying story is becoming more bi-partisan: "Republican Who Oversees N.S.A. Calls for Wiretap Inquiry."

2. Some Dems are starting to figure what's not working: "Some Democrats Are Sensing Missed Opportunities." My favorite quote: "Democrats said they had not yet figured out how to counter the White House's long assault on their national security credentials."

3. John Murtha! The blogosphere's favorite Democratic Hawk is getting hugs and kisses from Arianna and John at Crooks and Liars.

4. We're thinking about strategy NOW for the 2006 national elections: "Our Message In 2006: Republicans Control Congress," from Chris Bowers.

5. Two Words: Helen Thomas. I know it's asking too much from Helen to be responsible for regularly kicking the Scottie's ass, but until she gets more help from her colleagues, let's be very appreciative.

OK, I know I may be accused of being overly optimistic, but I am trying to overcome my normally cynical tendency to focus on the "tunnel at the end of the light." Have a great day!

UPDATE: We have a #6 tonight: "Sen. Clinton Urges Democrats to Speak Up --- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday accused Republicans of "playing the fear card" of terrorism to win elections and said Democrats cannot keep quiet if they want to win in November.

The New York Democrat, facing re-election this year and considered a potential White House candidate in 2008, said Republicans won the past two elections on the issue of national security and "they're doing it to us again."

She said a speech by presidential adviser Karl Rove two weeks ago showed the GOP election message is: "All we've got is fear and we're going to keep playing the fear card."

It is always gratifying to see your own sentiments expressed by a member of the US Senate. Now all we need is a card of our own. Arianna suggests that card is Jack Murtha.